Umnah Aslam
About Umnah Aslam
Umnah Aslam is an AI Content Manager at Bending Spoons with a diverse background in design and a focus on AI content generation and optimization.
Current Role as AI Content Manager at Bending Spoons
Umnah Aslam currently holds the title of AI Content Manager at Bending Spoons. This role involves engaging in prompt engineering and AI content testing. She collaborates with AI researchers to optimize technology pipelines and conducts research on new user content. Her responsibilities extend to AI content generation and participation in product management, data analysis, and user experience analysis. Additionally, she is involved in brainstorming, ideation, and competitor benchmarking activities.
Previous Experience at Bending Spoons and Koora Karkat
Before her current role, Umnah Aslam worked with Bending Spoons in the Media Design Team in 2023 for a duration of 9 months, based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy in a hybrid setting. Prior to this, she founded Koora Karkat and led the initiative for 2 years from 2020 to 2022 in Pakistan. Koora Karkat focuses on sustainable practices and likely ties into her interest in recycling and environmental initiatives.
Educational Background in Design and Engineering
Umnah Aslam has a robust educational background in design and engineering. She earned a Master of Science (MS) in Digital and Interaction Design from Politecnico di Milano. She also completed an Exchange Year Bachelors Program in Industrial and Product Design at Middle East Technical University from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Product Design from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), where she studied from 2016 to 2020. Furthermore, she has a diploma from the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and A Levels in Pre-Engineering with Computer Science from Roots International School.
Diverse Design Background and Professional Experience
Umnah Aslam's professional journey reflects a diverse design background. She has held roles such as Senior Design Consultant at Interwood Mobel (Pvt) Ltd., Concept Designer at HUMAN DESIGN STUDIOS, and Industrial Design Intern at both the Orenda Project and dsgnd.xyz. Her experience spans various domains including digital design, interior design, graphic design, inclusive design, user experience research, and product design. Her international experience includes stints in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Milan.
Recycling Business and Personal Philosophy
In addition to her professional roles, Umnah Aslam runs a small-scale recycling business focused on reducing, reusing, and recycling. This entrepreneurial initiative complements her professional experience and educational background in design and sustainability. She describes herself metaphorically as the color Yellow, which she associates with traits like consistency, energy, and passion.